Chapter 1568: The Fragmented Universe

Chapter 1568: Chapter 1568: The Fragmented Universe

Fu Xi of course knew that Yang Yan was deliberately joking, and couldn’t help but laugh and scold: "Alright, this wine, even if a True Immortal drinks it, is extremely beneficial. Now that you have touched the threshold of becoming a True Immortal, this wine can shorten the time for you to become a True Immortal. What you lack most now is time."

Yang Yan naturally understood the benefits of this fine wine; otherwise, he wouldn’t have asked for it again.

At this moment, the sound of the grand Dao kept roaring inside Yang Yan. Countless insights into the rules emerged in his mind, and he was momentarily lost in a wondrous state where he forgot both himself and the outside world.

It was unknown how long it took for Yang Yan to gradually regain consciousness, and his cultivation had improved a bit.

Although it didn’t seem particularly obvious, this bit of progress was nonetheless precious to him at this moment.

Fu Xi nodded with satisfaction, then said to Yang Yan: "Do you know about the Outer World passage?"

Yang Yan’s expression slightly tensed, and he said in confusion: "I’ve only heard people talk about it, heard that there are True Immortals and Immortal Monarchs aplenty there, but I don’t know what their destination truly is."

Fu Xi sighed, finished the Immortal Brew in front of him in one gulp, and then said: "The Outer World passage is the place where the powerful human race is stationed."

"There is a giant city there, with stars as its foundation and the galaxy as its walls. It is etched with arrays capable of killing True Immortals."

"At the same time, countless powerful human race members are stationed there to prevent elite races from entering this fragmented universe."

Yang Yan asked in confusion: "Why is that? Isn’t the homeland of the ten thousand races here? Why do powerful humans block their entry?"

Fu Xi remained silent, but Shennong did not have such patience.

He said to Yang Yan: "This universe was already fragmented after an ancient war. The World Tree broke, causing the Heavenly Dao Laws to be incomplete. Now, this universe can no longer accommodate the existence of True Immortals."

"If those powerful beings are allowed to enter this universe to search for the World Tree and explore eternal fortune, this universe may be destroyed."

The doubts in Yang Yan’s heart were still unresolved, so he continued to ask: "How could this be? Why can the immortals of the Vast Sea still exist in this universe?"

"And the Immortal Realm, aren’t you beyond the level of a True Immortal as well? Yet you still exist in this universe?"

Fu Xi shook his head lightly and said with emotion: "The Immortal Realm, the wounded immortals of the Vast Sea, and we have long been unable to leave our space."

"Whether the Immortal Realm or our space is just a subspace of this universe."

"Frankly, we are all living in the cracks of this remaining space without a shred of freedom. This is our situation."

Upon hearing Fu Xi’s words, waves surged in Yang Yan’s heart.

He never imagined that the situation of Fu Xi and others would be so awkward.

He earlier speculated that perhaps Fu Xi and the others had some agreement causing their True Immortal battle strength not to appear in this universe.

But Yang Yan was shocked by this truth.

A glimmer of insight flashed in Yang Yan’s heart, and he suddenly asked: "Then, seniors, why do you stay in this universe? It can’t be because of the World Tree, right?"

"I understand, you aren’t staying here out of desire for the World Tree. Otherwise, when you found out that I carry the World Tree core, you would have had me killed and seized the core."

Fu Xi and Shennong exchanged a glance, a hint of a bitter smile appearing on their lips.

Fu Xi turned his head to Yang Yan and said: "You think very clearly. Indeed, at first, we truly considered seizing the World Tree core from you."

"But later, we found that we simply couldn’t strip the World Tree core from you."

"And later still, your potential exceeded our expectations time and again, finally making us eliminate this thought altogether."

Yang Yan’s heart tightened.

He clearly did not expect that even Fu Xi, such a powerful being, would have such thoughts.

Yang Yan couldn’t help but feel a sense of relief.

"However! We see the possibility of you becoming an Immortal Emperor."

Just as Fu Xi’s voice fell, Shennong immediately said: "And you are born human. We believe, when you grow enough to bear responsibility alone, you can certainly stand on the standpoint of the human race."

Upon hearing this, Yang Yan respectfully bowed to Fu Xi and Shennong, saying solemnly: "Seniors, rest assured. If the human race faces difficulties in the future, I, Yang Yan, will coexist with the human race."

Upon seeing this, Fu Xi looked relieved, and exchanged a quick glance with Shennong, continuing:

"Our presence in this universe is not without desires. We are waiting for the appearance of the origin of the Heavenly Dao, and then vying for mastery of the world."

Shennong nodded: "It’s not just us, the wounded immortals of the Vast Sea, the people of the Immortal Realm all have this thought."

"If successful, this universe will become a haven for the controller of the world. At that point, if we hold the Heavenly Dao, even if an Immortal Emperor or elite forces of ten thousand races attack, with the united effort of the powerful human race, the human race can achieve eternal immortality."

Yang Yan couldn’t help but be impressed by Fu Xi’s grand vision.

One must know, oneness with the Heavenly Dao requires giving up emotions and desires, leaving only a shred of obsession.

One’s own self would vanish in this world, becoming the world.

But for Fu Xi to speak such words without changing his expression, Yang Yan was deeply admiring.

Fu Xi paused the topic, then said to Yang Yan: "I called you here not because of this, but to tell you, you must not break through to become a True Immortal in this universe."

"Otherwise, if you fail to hide in subspace in time, you will be detected by the will of the universe and face obliteration by World-Ending Thunder."

After hearing this, Yang Yan felt helpless.

He now was just one step away from becoming a True Immortal, yet upon hearing such news, he couldn’t help but feel discontent.

However, Yang Yan also understood that there was no other way at the moment, and he could only delay the breakthrough.

Fu Xi continued: "At this moment the Ancient Battlefield is reopening, you must be careful. The Ancient Battlefield is a battlefield outside the universe. Even Immortal Monarchs have fallen there, take care should you wish to explore."

Hearing this, Yang Yan could only nod.

He had no mood at the moment to explore the Ancient Battlefield again.

Now he just wanted to stay by Zhou Hanyun and the others.

Half an hour later, Yang Yan finished his long conversation with Fu Xi and the others, and in a flash, arrived at the place where Zhou Hanyun and the others were.

Fu Xi and Shennong stared long at the direction Yang Yan left, speechless.

After an unknown period of silence, Shennong sighed and said slowly: "I hope he can grow to the level of an Immortal Emperor, to alleviate some burden for the human race."

Immediately Shennong thought of the difficulty of becoming an Immortal Emperor, and could only shake his head helplessly, letting out a heavy sigh again.